We’ve learned about watersheds, the animals that live in our streams, what can happen when those streams get polluted, and how we can measure that pollution.
What have you figured out about pollution near you? Here in Appalachian Ohio, one common cause of pollution is acid mine drainage.
What is Acid Mine Drainage?
Acid mine drainage, or AMD, happens after an area has been mined for coal. It is orange water or sludge. You need three things to make AMD: